Overview
The application deadline for the next intake is: 1 September 2023
This module will develop your knowledge and understanding of the pathophysiology and pharmacology of acute and long-term conditions.
We will explore key pathological processes (e.g: infection, acute and chronic inflammation, autoimmunity, cell death, and tissue damage) and how these form the basis of various diseases. The alterations in organ systems and the clinical manifestations will be examined.
The pharmacological management of conditions will be studied, which will enable you to discuss the rationale and implications for drug therapy relevant to specific disease processes.
This module runs in semester 1, and starts on 4 October 2022.
This is a face-to-face course. There are two assessments: a written assignment and a multiple-choice exam.
This module is subject to having a viable number of students to run.
Entry requirements
Applicants will normally hold an internationally recognised professional qualification and/or either an honours degree (normally 2.2 or above or equivalent) from an Approved Higher Education Institution, or evidence of equivalent learning.
Contact the Health admissions team for more information:
English language requirements
An overall band score of at least 6.5 in IELTS, with a score of at least 5.5 in each of the four sub-tests.
If you do not meet the IELTS requirement, you can take a University of Bradford pre-sessional English course. See the Language Centre for more details. For further information on English Language requirements please see the dedicated international entry requirements page.
What you will study
This module is provided as part of this interdisciplinary Framework within the Faculty of Health Studies. The Framework enables students to create an individualised programme of study that will meet either their needs and/or the employers’ needs for a changing diverse workforce within a modern organisation.
The modules and academic awards are presented in areas representing employment practice or work based or clinical disciplines.
Whilst some students can build their own academic awards by choosing their own menu of module options, other students will opt for a named academic award. The Framework also provides the option for students to move from their chosen named award to another award if their job or personal circumstances change and they need to alter the focus of their studies. The majority of named awards also offer students, the option of choosing at least one module, sometimes more, from across the Faculty module catalogue enabling them to shape their award more specifically to their needs.
Fees, finance and scholarships
Tuition fee
- 10 credits: £598
- 20 credits: £1,194
- 30 credits: £1,794
- 40 credits: £2,388
- Dissertation modules (if applicable): £2,584
Additional costs
There may be additional costs that you may incur as a student. Though these are not essential to your programme of study you need to be aware of them as a student of the University. A list of the sort of costs you might expect can be found on our fees and finance section.
Financial support
Health Education England may fund some health courses/modules at the University of Bradford for healthcare staff providing NHS services working within West Yorkshire and Harrogate, against organisational training priorities identified through the organisations training needs analysis.
You are therefore advised to contact the SSPRD Signatory within your organisation regarding their organisational training priorities.
See our fees and financial support section.
Scholarships
Every year we award numerous non-repayable scholarships to UK, EU and international students on the basis of academic excellence, personal circumstances or economic hardship. For full details, visit our scholarships section.
Career support
The University is committed to helping students develop and enhance employability and this is an integral part of many programmes. Specialist support is available throughout the course from Career and Employability Services including help to find part-time work while studying, placements, vacation work and graduate vacancies. Students are encouraged to access this support at an early stage and to use the extensive resources on the Careers website.
Discussing options with specialist advisers helps to clarify plans through exploring options and refining skills of job-hunting. In most of our programmes there is direct input by Career Development Advisers into the curriculum or through specially arranged workshops.
Career prospects
This module will support your career progression in your chosen field.
You can choose to build upon this module with further study that can lead to a full MSc award.